ground loop semi-solved; alternator suppressor

[Huw Powell]

> I'm also going to see about the mystery noise filter that's missing.

> Sure enough, catalog.exist.ru shows item #15 on the exploded parts
> diagram for the alternator "Suppression condenser", PN 056 903 291.
>
> It's hard to tell, but from the diagram, it looks like hookup would
> be possible without it, so maybe it really is missing.  Anyone happen
> to have a good shot of an alternator, on or off car, showing this
> little guy so I can take a peek for it tomorrow?

it is a rectangular thing that bolts to the back of the alternator and
has a wire with a female connector that dives in through a hole in the
back of the casing to the diode plate.

one is sort of visible in the second picture on this file:

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/altpix.htm

about 1/3 of the way from the left and 1/4 of the way from the top,
easiest part to see is the shiny mounting tab.

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Huw Powell

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